Prospective study: an evaluation of the implementation and efficiency of a trauma triage system;
citation_date
1987-06
Description
This study again confirms the need and efficacy of organized trauma care in the community and demonstrates that a field triage systems can be implemented and facilitate improved outcome for critically injured patients. This was accomplished because of a concentrated effort by the hospitals and medical community to know the facts, develop the rationale for a system, plan operational details such as staffing and resources, implement and evaluate a program that would be in the patient’s best interest. Further research in needed to observe outcome of head injury patients over a longer time span by following patients through their rehabilitation course. Charges and cost associated with the care of trauma patient is also an important issue that must be addressed in today’s cost containment environment. Lastly, to determine if the current trauma system is continuing to be effective in Salt Lake County, continued review and surveillance will be necessary.
Type
text;
citation_publisher
University of Utah;
citation_keywords
Emergency Treatment; Traumatology; Triage; Emergency Medical Services; Trauma Centers;
Subject (MESH)
Emergencies; Emergency Medicine;
citation_dissertation_institution
University of Utah;
citation_dissertation_name
MS;
citation_language
en;
Relation-Is Version Of
Digital reproduction of “rospective study: an evaluation of the implementation and efficiency of a trauma triage system”. Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library. Print version of “rospective study: an evaluation of the implementation and efficiency of a trauma triage system” available at J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collection. RD 14.5 1987 K54.
